Indulge in the culinary delight of rolled fillets of sole à la nage, a classic French dish that combines the delicate flavor of sole with a flavorful and aromatic broth. This dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender and flaky fish enveloped in a rich and flavorful nage, a light broth infused with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and white wine. The nage is a key element of this dish, providing a delicate yet flavorful liquid that complements the delicate flavor of the sole. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for preparing this elegant dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Additionally, the article includes variations of the classic recipe, such as using different types of fish or adding additional ingredients to the nage, allowing you to explore and customize this dish to your liking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a new culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the process of creating this exquisite dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests.
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EASY SOLE MEUNIERE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready
- Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.
BLACK SEA BASS AND MUSSELS A LA NAGE
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the fava beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Peel off the black eyelets from the bean's shells. Squeeze and pop the beans from their shells. Transfer the beans to a bowl.
- Add the asparagus and peas to the water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the ice water to stop the cooking and drain. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl of beans.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Rub the inside of the skillet with the 1 teaspoon of butter and sprinkle with the shallots. Generously season the fish all over with the salt and pepper, and arrange the fillets, skin-side up, in the skillet. Scatter the mussels over the top and pour in the vermouth and water. Cover the skillet and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook until the mussels have open (only uncover the skillet once or twice). Remove the skillet from the heat and let rest, covered, until the fish is just cooked through, about 6 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the fish and mussels to a baking pan, leaving the broth in the skillet, and keep warm in the oven. Meanwhile, bring the broth to a boil, add the vegetables and whisk in the 4 tablespoons of butter, little by little, until fully incorporated. Whisk in the herbs.
- Divide the fish and mussels among 4 wide, shallow soup plates or bowls. Divide the broth and vegetables among the plates and serve immediately.
POACHED FILLET OF SOLE
Make and share this Poached Fillet of Sole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spritzker
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion, shallots and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the wine, lemon juice, tarragon, bay leaf and pepper. Add the fish, gently spooning the onion mixture over the filets. Reduce the heat and simmer, until partially cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Gently stir in the tomatoes; simmer, covered, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Serve, topped with the sauce.
- Per Serving: Calories 254; Fat 7g (sat 1g); Cholesterol 68mg; Sodium 132mg; Carbs 13g; Fiber 2g; Protein 29g; Calcium 64mg.
- This is good with brown rice and a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 696.1, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8, Protein 32.6
CHEF JOHN'S CRAB-STUFFED SOLE
There is nothing exciting about sole. It's cheap, easy to find, has a mild, unremarkable flavor, and that's about it. Which means it's the perfect candidate for jazzing up by stuffing with crab. Serve with asparagus and lemon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
- Combine crab, poblano pepper, panko bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- Place sole fillets, flat-side up, on a work surface. Season fillets with salt. Divide crab mixture between fillets and roll filets up around filling. Place rolled sole in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread 1/2 the mayonnaise mixture over the sides and tops of each sole roll to coat. Place remaining 1/2 the mayonnaise mixture in a piping bag. Pipe mayonnaise mixture in a zigzag pattern over the top of each roll and sprinkle paprika over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned on top and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 831.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
ROLLED FILLETS OF SOLE
Baking fillet of sole en papillote (in parchment) keeps its delicateflavor intact. Here, fillets are topped with arugula and seasoned with salt and pepper. Then they are rolled, topped with oranges, and drizzled with orange juice and olive oil. Finally, the fish is wrapped in parchment paper and baked.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate the zest from the oranges, and set aside. Slice off the stem end of the oranges. Place the fruit on a work surface, cut side down; using a sharp knife, cut away the peel and white pith, in a single curved motion, from end to end. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use a paring knife to slice carefully between the sections and membranes of each orange; remove the segments whole. Squeeze the membrane to release any remaining juice before discarding. Set aside the segments and juice.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Fold four 18-inch lengths of parchment paper in half, cut into a half-heart shape, and open. Lay the fillets on a work surface, skinned side up, and top each with a layer of arugula leaves. Season with half the salt and pepper, and roll up tightly. Place one fillet seam side down on each length of parchment paper near the crease. Combine the orange zest, juice, and segments; olive oil; oregano; and remaining salt and pepper. Spoon the dressing with segments over each fillet. Fold the other half of the parchment over the ingredients. Make small overlapping folds to seal the edges, starting at the top of the heart. Two inches from the end, twist the parchment twice, gently but firmly, to seal.
- Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet or in a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron); bake 25 to 30 minutes or until fully puffed. Remove from oven; open carefully. Transfer fillets to a plate; spoon cooking liquid and orange segments over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 g, Cholesterol 54 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g, Sodium 832 g
ROLLED FILLET OF SOLE
Make and share this Rolled Fillet of Sole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by granny franny 2
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wipe each filet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle cheese and onion on each filet. Roll jelly-roll style and secure with a toothpick.
- Dip each rolled filet in egg and water wash. Coat with bread crumbs.
- Place in a well-buttered dish. Pour melted butter over top and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Place under broiler until bread crumbs brown, 1-2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.9, Fat 59.6, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 299.9, Sodium 2025.2, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 46
STUFFED SOLE
Seafood was a staple for our large family when I was growing up. Inspired by my mother's delicious meals, I developed this recipe. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is so good over rice. You'll get compliments and recipe requests when you serve it. -Winnie Higgins, Salisbury, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion, shrimp and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add crabmeat; heat through. Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper and paprika. Spoon crabmeat mixture on fillets; roll up and fasten with a toothpick. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the soup, broth and water; blend until smooth. Pour over fillets. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the fillets cook evenly, make sure they are all of uniform thickness. If necessary, use a sharp knife to carefully trim them.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the fillets. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- When making the nage, be sure to use a good quality fish stock. This will greatly enhance the flavor of the dish.
- If you do not have any white wine on hand, you can substitute it with a dry vermouth or even water.
- Be careful not to overcook the fillets. They should be cooked through but still moist and flaky.
Conclusion:
This classic French dish is a delicious and elegant way to prepare sole. The delicate flavor of the fish is perfectly complemented by the light and flavorful nage. This dish is sure to impress your guests, whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.
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